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Snapshot picture of microplastic pollution in Halifax Regional Municipality

Proceedings of the Nova Scotian Institute of Science 2021
Rebecca Teddiman

Summary

Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution across Halifax Regional Municipality in Canada, providing a snapshot of contamination levels in various environmental compartments. The study found microplastics were broadly present, with fibres and fragments being the most common particle types.

Microplastic pollution is a pervasive problem. Many species have been found to ingest microplastics and this poses a risk to biodiversity (Fauna and Flora International, 2013). In Nova Scotia, there are few quantitative data on microplastic pollution. As quantifying microplastic pollution has only recently attained attention in Nova Scotia, no standardized methods for collection and analysis have been established. This project, although limited in scope, identified and quantified microplastic pollution on McNabs Island and Lake Banook beaches using established sampling and processing methods. The samples were evaluated using a combination of density separation, microscopic identification and RamanTM spectroscopy. This provided information to compare with other research. Keywords: Biodiversity, Microplastic Filtration SystemTM, Microplastic pollution, Nova Scotia

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